Casco Bay, Maine
Casco Bay, which lies along the southern coast of Maine, has been an area of intrigue since early Spanish explorers happened upon the Casco Bay region with Cape Small to the north, Cape Elizabeth to the South and hundreds of other islands situated between these two points. Casco Bay’s bodies of land are referred to as “Calendar Islands”, a name born out of mythological story telling that the area contained an island for each day of the year. The Casco Bay islands of Southern Maine don’t number quite that many, but there are approximately 200 of them.
The Casco Bay Islands offer a glimpse of Maine maritime history. Many of these islands served as World War II bases and look outs for German U-Boats. Many towers and forts still remain on some of the islands. Most of the military buildings on Great Diamond Island have been converted to homes now. Even before WWII Casco Bay held military purposes. In 1858 Fort Georges was constructed and armed for the Civil War, Spanish American War, and was used to store submarine mines during WWI.
Once you see the beauty of this area and experience the intrigue of Casco Bay and its islands you might not want to leave. Chebeague is the largest of the Casco Bay islands, and one of the few with a year round population. You can finish the day off with a delicious dinner or nights rest at the breath taking Chebeague Inn. Great Diamond Island also offers an exceptional dining experience at the Diamond’s Edge restaurant in Diamond’s Cove. Peaks Island, the closest to Portland, is the island most often frequented by guests. It offers dining opportunities to their guests, fantastic views of Portland on the east side, vast ocean views on the west, and a 5 mile biking/hiking trail. Ferry service takes visitors from Portland or nearby Cousin’s Island carrying passengers, vehicles and freight to Peaks Island, Little Diamond Island, Great Diamond Island, Long Island, Chebeague Island, and Cliff Island.
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